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LOCAL EVENTS

September 3

What: Solar NV. Monthly meeting for those interested in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Guest speaker

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 6-9 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested

What: Core Décor: Furniture Must Haves. Participants will learn what pieces of furniture they need to create a strong foundation to design their living room, dining room or bedroom. Necessary and timeless pieces will be highlighted.

Where: Robb and Stucky, 6521 Las Vegas Blvd. South, at the north end of Town Square Las Vegas.

When: 2 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 531-0531, option 5; reservations requested

September 4

What: Sustainability walking tour; limited to first 25 people.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 11 a.m.

Cost: Free with general admission

Info: 822-7700

What: How Floral Can Make Good Interior Design Great. Part of the First Fridays series presented by the Las Vegas Design Center. Industry professionals will hear from Paige Dixon, floral design director at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. Researching trends, Dixon draws on European influences.

Where: Las Vegas Design Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite C-184

When: 10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 599-3093 or e-mail info@lvdesign center.com; reservations requested

September 5

What: Sustainable living tour. Learn about the ways you can adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. From architecture to interior design to water-smart landscaping, the Springs Preserve is a sustainable oasis.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 10:30 a.m. - noon

Cost: Free with general admission

Info: 822-7700

September 10

What: Flower Arrangers' Guild of Las Vegas meeting. Guild members study creative flower design and critique arrangements made for the meeting by members.

Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, 333 W. Washington Ave.

When: 9:30 a.m.

Info: 242-9259

September 11

What: Sustainability walking tour; limited to first 25 people.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 11 a.m.

Cost: Free with general admission

Info: 822-7700

September 12

What: Drip irrigation; learn complete system installation from the street to the plants, including how to select and assemble components. Build a drip system in class. The session will be taught by experts from the Southern Nevada Water Authority Conservation Division.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 2-5 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested

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